{"product_id":"fela-anikulapo-kuti-and-roy-ayers-music-of-many-colours","title":"Fela Anikulapo Kuti And Roy Ayers ‎– Music Of Many Colours","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 November 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: USA \u0026amp; Europe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA stunning collaboration between two visionary giants — Nigeria’s Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and American jazz-funk legend Roy Ayers. Originally recorded in 1980 during Ayers’ visit to Lagos, \u003cem\u003eMusic of Many Colours\u003c\/em\u003e is a rare meeting of minds that blends hypnotic Afrobeat rhythms with rich jazz textures, soulful vocals, and infectious groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album features just two extended tracks: the politically charged and deeply rhythmic “2000 Blacks Got to Be Free,” led by Ayers, and the title track “Music of Many Colours,” a sprawling, celebratory piece by Fela that pulses with sax riffs, layered percussion, and sharp social commentary. Together, they form a powerful statement on unity, Black consciousness, and cross-continental collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReissued on heavyweight black vinyl, this pressing revives an essential piece of Afrobeat and spiritual jazz history — timeless, vital, and as relevant as ever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kingslandrecords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60194267431246,"sku":"720841114314","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/3474\/2094\/files\/e1ea5f_486b94e6f5284fd8834fe742c41f9eed_mv2.png?v=1784735657","url":"https:\/\/www.kingslandrecords.com\/products\/fela-anikulapo-kuti-and-roy-ayers-music-of-many-colours","provider":"Kingsland Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}